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Donald Trump returns to power in the United States with the swearing-in day, where the president will be sworn in as the new commander in chief of the nation. This will be the businessman’s second term at the helm of one of the world’s three major powers, which also entails an enormous responsibility for the future of the nation and the entire world. What time does Donald Trump’s swearing-in begin and where can you watch the ceremony from The Capitol in Washington D.C.? Learn more about these details and everything about the ceremony on Monday, January 20.
Let’s remember that Donald Trump came to power after a landslide victory over Kamala Harris in the elections that took place last November 5. It is also worth mentioning that the swearing-in ceremony will be held again after Joe Biden refused to perform it in 2021, something that Donald Trump has not refused and will continue with the protocol.
What time to watch Donald Trump’s Inauguration?
The inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States will take place this Monday, January 20, starting at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, so you should be attentive to the local programming in order not to miss this event, to be held from The Capitol in Washington D.C.
It is worth mentioning that the inauguration takes place every 4 years on January 20. The only exception to January 21 is when this date falls on a Sunday.
| Schedule | Cities in the US |
|---|---|
| 12:00 p.m. ET | Virginia Occidental, Vermont, Tennessee (EST), Carolina del Sur, Rhode Island, Pensilvania, Ohio, Carolina del Norte, Nueva York, Nueva Jersey, Nuevo Hampshire, Michigan (EST), Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Kentucky (EST), Indiana (EST), Georgia, Florida (EST), Distrito de Columbia, Delaware y Connecticut. |
| 11:00 a.m. CT | Wisconsin, Texas (Mayoría de estados), Tennessee (CST), Dakota del Sur (CST), Oklahoma, Dakota del Norte (CST), Nebraska (CST), Minnesota, Mississippi, Misuri, Michigan (CST), Kentucky (CST), Kansas (CST), Iowa, Indiana (CST), Illinois, Florida (CST), Arkansas y Alabama. |
| 10:00 a.m. MT | Wyoming, Utah, Texas (El Paso y Hudspeth), Dakota del Sur (MST), Oregón (MST), Dakota del Norte (MST), Nuevo México, Nevada (MST), Nebraska (MST), Montana, Kansas (MST), Idaho (MST), Colorado y Arizona. |
| 09:00 a.m. PT | Washington, Oregón (PST), Nuevo Hampshire, Nevada (PST), Idaho (PST) y California. |
What is the itinerary for Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day?
- The procession to the Capitol: The outgoing president accompanies the president-elect to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony. At the previous inauguration, Donald Trump declined to accompany President Joe Biden and did not show up.
- The vice president’s swearing-in ceremony: The second in command took his oath in the Senate chamber until 1937.Since then it has been done in the Capitol building prior to the swearing-in of the president-elect.
- The president’s swearing-in ceremony.
- Inaugural address: Trump will give his first words as president following the tradition that began with George Washington in 1789.
- Honorary Departure: After the ceremonies, the outgoing president and first lady depart the Capitol.
- Signing Ceremony: In the presidential chambers of the Capitol, President Donald Trump will make the first decisions of his administration.
- Inaugural Luncheon: The traditional inaugural luncheon that has been held since 1953 will be held for the new president, vice president and guests.
- Pace Review: After the luncheon, the president and vice president proceed to the steps of the East Front of the Capitol where they conduct a review of military troops before leading a parade of ceremonial military regiments, citizen groups, marching bands and floats down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
